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Yankees re-signed OF Chris Young to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

He will have the chance to earn more through incentives. Young was cut loose by the Mets in August after batting just .205/.283/.346, but he rediscovered his hitting stroke with the Yankees, putting up a .282/.354/.521 line with three homers over 23 games down the stretch. Although the 31-year-old's production has been going in the wrong direction for a few seasons now, he's worth a shot at a relatively modest price. Young figures to serve as a fourth outfielder, getting some starts mainly against left-handers. Sun, Nov 9, 2014 10:50:00 AM

Chris Young's deal with the Yankees is for one year and $2.5 million, ESPN's Buster Olney reports.

The deal also includes incentives that could drive the price higher, Olney said. The agreement is pending a physical. Young finished the 2014 season with the Yankees after he was released by the Mets in August. Sat, Nov 8, 2014 07:39:00 PM

According to Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN, the Yankees and Chris Young have reached a deal on a new contract, pending a physical.

After being cut loose by the Mets, Young caught on with the Yankees this past season and hit .282/.354/.521 with three homers in the season's final month. It was obviously enough to make an impression on the club, as they maintained interest in bringing him back. Young will be in the mix for a corner outfield spot and maybe some time at designated hitter as well in 2015. Sat, Nov 8, 2014 06:23:00 PM

Heyman notes that the interest is mutual, and the two sides appear to be trying to work out a deal. Young performed well with the Yankees down the stretch, slashing .282/.354/.521 with three homers and 10 RBI in his 23 games. His propensity to swing for the fences and declining defensive skills both play well at Yankee Stadium, so staying put would be a boost to his minimal fantasy value. Fri, Nov 7, 2014 10:09:00 PM

Sabathia was at 275 pounds at the start of camp last season. Normally players coming back from knee surgery tend to try to lose some weight, but Sabathia wanted to get back to the weight where he's been most successful. "I feel like this is a good weight," Sabathia said. "I feel a little stronger. I feel my legs under me, being a lot stronger, and being able to push off the mound." The lefty is expected to be fully healthy come Opening Day but is a big question mark for fantasy purposes with his velocity and results declining the last couple years.

Ivan Nova (elbow) threw his third bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday.

"I'm just taking it day by day, and I know that a month before they think I'm going to be ready to go to the big leagues, they're going to tell me," Nova said. "So that's the time when I'm going to really prepare for that day." Nova will begin the season in extended spring training and isn't expected to be part of the Yankees' rotation until around midseason.